Student Checklist

Steps to become a Student at Douglas College

Step 1

View the Douglas College Calendar on line.
Do you know what program you want to take? Make an appointment with a Counsellor.
Do you meet the admission requirements? Check the calendar for General Requirements and Program Requirements.
Do you have the prerequisites? English 12 with a C and any others your program requires.
Have you attended an Information Session on your program?
Check out the Application Guide for what to do before you apply.

Step 2

Apply to Douglas College on line.
Submit high school transcripts if applying more than six months after graduating from High School.
If you have attended other Post Secondary Institutions you will need to provide Douglas College with an Official Transcript(s).
If you are planning to use some of the courses you took at a Post Secondary Institution to meet prerequisite requirements at Douglas College please be sure to complete a Transfer of Credit form available from the Registrar's Office.

Step 3

Apply early for sponsorship from your band or agency. Most bands and agencies require 3 or more months notice prior to your registration and fee payment date. These dates are not the same as the day classes begin.
Any questions about sponsorship funding should be directed to your band or agency.

Step 4

If you require to do an Assessment Test please go to the website for information on the tests and the dates and times they will take place.
Arrange for an appointment with an Academic Advisor several weeks before your registration date to decide which courses you should take for your program for this semester.

Step 5

On-line registration - you will be sent by the Registrar's Office a date and time to register. If you do not receive a date and time please call the Registrar's Office and have your student number handy.
Use the on-line Registration Guide and Course Schedule to plan your timetable. The College does not prepare a time table for you.

Step 6

Introduce yourself to the Aboriginal Student Services Co-ordinator and discover for yourself what is available students. Have a great Semester!